{"id":36714,"date":"2025-08-06T17:44:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T12:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=36714"},"modified":"2025-08-06T17:44:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T12:14:08","slug":"make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Make in India Hydrogen Plant Commissioned at Kandla: India\u2019s First Green Hydrogen Breakthrough"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2\/#Make_in_India_hydrogen_plant_commissioned_at_Kandla_Gujarat_marking_Indias_first_indigenously_developed_1_MW_green_hydrogen_facility_under_the_National_Hydrogen_Mission\" >Make in India hydrogen plant commissioned at Kandla, Gujarat, marking India&#8217;s first indigenously developed 1 MW green hydrogen facility under the National Hydrogen Mission.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2\/#Indias_First_%E2%80%98Make_in_India_Green_Hydrogen_Plant_Commissioned_at_Deendayal_Port_Kandla_Gujarat\" >India\u2019s First \u2018Make in India\u2019 Green Hydrogen Plant Commissioned at Deendayal Port, Kandla, Gujarat<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2\/#Project_Overview_Features\" >Project Overview &amp; Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2\/#Indigenous_Technology_Speed_of_Execution\" >Indigenous Technology &amp; Speed of Execution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2\/#Leadership_Support\" >Leadership &amp; Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2\/#Environmental_Strategic_Significance\" >Environmental &amp; Strategic Significance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2\/#Strategic_Push_for_Atmanirbhar_Bharat_and_Clean_Technology\" >Strategic Push for Atmanirbhar Bharat and Clean Technology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2\/#Policy_Momentum_for_Green_Hydrogen\" >Policy Momentum for Green Hydrogen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2\/#Decarbonisation_of_the_Maritime_Sector\" >Decarbonisation of the Maritime Sector<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2\/#Energy_Security_and_Economic_Benefits\" >Energy Security and Economic Benefits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2\/#Evolution_of_Green_Hydrogen_in_India\" >Evolution of Green Hydrogen in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2\/#National_Mission_and_Policy_Support\" >National Mission and Policy Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2\/#Precedent_Projects\" >Precedent Projects<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2\/#Key_Takeaways_from_Indias_First_%E2%80%98Make_in_India_Green_Hydrogen_Plant\" >Key Takeaways from India\u2019s First \u2018Make in India\u2019 Green Hydrogen Plant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2\/#1_What_is_the_significance_of_the_green_hydrogen_plant_in_Kandla\" >1. What is the significance of the green hydrogen plant in Kandla?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2\/#2_Where_is_the_first_%E2%80%98Make_in_India_green_hydrogen_plant_located\" >2. Where is the first \u2018Make in India\u2019 green hydrogen plant located?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2\/#3_What_is_the_total_planned_capacity_of_the_hydrogen_plant\" >3. What is the total planned capacity of the hydrogen plant?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2\/#4_Which_Indian_company_was_involved_in_the_engineering_and_construction_of_the_plant\" >4. Which Indian company was involved in the engineering and construction of the plant?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2\/#5_Who_inaugurated_the_hydrogen_plant_at_Deendayal_Port\" >5. Who inaugurated the hydrogen plant at Deendayal Port?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2\/#6_How_long_did_it_take_to_complete_the_commissioning_of_the_plant\" >6. How long did it take to complete the commissioning of the plant?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2\/#7_Which_national_mission_does_this_initiative_align_with\" >7. Which national mission does this initiative align with?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2\/#8_How_will_the_hydrogen_be_used_at_the_port\" >8. How will the hydrogen be used at the port?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/gujarat\/make-in-india-hydrogen-plant-2\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_in_India_hydrogen_plant_commissioned_at_Kandla_Gujarat_marking_Indias_first_indigenously_developed_1_MW_green_hydrogen_facility_under_the_National_Hydrogen_Mission\"><\/span><strong>Make in India hydrogen plant commissioned at Kandla, Gujarat, marking India&#8217;s first indigenously developed 1 MW green hydrogen facility under the National Hydrogen Mission.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_First_%E2%80%98Make_in_India_Green_Hydrogen_Plant_Commissioned_at_Deendayal_Port_Kandla_Gujarat\"><\/span>India\u2019s First \u2018Make in India\u2019 Green Hydrogen Plant Commissioned at Deendayal Port, Kandla, Gujarat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India has achieved a landmark milestone in its clean\u2011energy transition by commissioning the country\u2019s <strong>first indigenously developed 1\u202fMW green hydrogen plant<\/strong> under the \u201cMake in India\u201d initiative. Located at the <strong>Deendayal Port Authority (DPA)<\/strong> in Kandla, Gujarat, this facility marks a significant step toward maritime decarbonization and energy self\u2011reliance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Project_Overview_Features\"><\/span>Project Overview &amp; Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The green hydrogen plant has an initial capacity of <strong>1\u202fmegawatt<\/strong>, with planned expansion to <strong>5\u202fMW by the end of the current fiscal year<\/strong>, and <strong>full operational capacity of 10\u202fMW by mid\u20112026<\/strong>Once at full scale, the plant will produce approximately <strong>140 metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually<\/strong>, sufficient to power buses, street lighting, tugs, ships, and port industrial units<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indigenous_Technology_Speed_of_Execution\"><\/span>Indigenous Technology &amp; Speed of Execution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Built entirely using Indian technology and engineered by local experts\u2014with the electrolyzer manufactured domestically\u2014the entire facility was commissioned in just <strong>four months<\/strong> The project\u2019s speedy execution exemplifies India\u2019s growing technical prowess and alignment with the <strong>Atmanirbhar Bharat<\/strong> vision <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leadership_Support\"><\/span>Leadership &amp; Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The plant was inaugurated by <strong>Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal<\/strong>, signaling the government\u2019s strategic backing for the initiative as a \u201cnew benchmark\u201d in green hydrogen deployment. The foundation stone for this project was laid by <strong>Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/strong> during his visit to Bhuj on <strong>26 May 2025<\/strong> Larsen &amp; Toubro (L&amp;T) was recognized for its engineering leadership in delivering the facility on time <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Environmental_Strategic_Significance\"><\/span>Environmental &amp; Strategic Significance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This port\u2011based green hydrogen plant is poised to reduce carbon emissions significantly from port operations and accelerate India\u2019s journey toward <strong>net\u2011zero<\/strong>. It places the DPA at the forefront of sustainable maritime practices while enhancing India\u2019s global leadership in the clean energy domain <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Make-in-India-hydrogen-plant\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/GxLLfPRbIAEknZh?format=jpg&amp;name=medium\" alt=\"Make in India hydrogen plant\" title=\"Make in India hydrogen plant\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Make in India hydrogen plant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Push_for_Atmanirbhar_Bharat_and_Clean_Technology\"><\/span>Strategic Push for Atmanirbhar Bharat and Clean Technology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This project showcases India\u2019s ability to develop sophisticated <strong>green hydrogen infrastructure indigenously<\/strong>, boosting domestic technology manufacturing and reducing dependence on foreign suppliers. Such initiatives underpin national aspirations under the <strong>Make in India<\/strong> and <strong>Atmanirbhar Bharat<\/strong> missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Policy_Momentum_for_Green_Hydrogen\"><\/span>Policy Momentum for Green Hydrogen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It aligns directly with India\u2019s <strong>National Green Hydrogen Mission<\/strong>, launched in 2023, which targets <strong>5 million tonnes<\/strong> of green hydrogen production by 2030 and supports the deployment of at least <strong>125\u202fGW of renewable energy capacity<\/strong> to power electrolysis technology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decarbonisation_of_the_Maritime_Sector\"><\/span>Decarbonisation of the Maritime Sector<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By powering port services, vehicles, and lighting with clean hydrogen, DPA is pioneering <strong>maritime decarbonization<\/strong>, reducing carbon footprints and serving as a scalable model for other ports and industrial clusters across India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Energy_Security_and_Economic_Benefits\"><\/span>Energy Security and Economic Benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Producing hydrogen domestically enhances <strong>energy security<\/strong>, lowers emissions, and helps meet climate targets cost-efficiently. Additionally, green hydrogen projects spur <strong>green jobs<\/strong>, industrial growth, and foster investment in related sectors like electrolyzers, storage, and fuel cell technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_Green_Hydrogen_in_India\"><\/span>Evolution of Green Hydrogen in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India\u2019s journey in hydrogen energy dates back to the <strong>National Hydrogen Energy Road Map (NHERM)<\/strong> launched in 2003\u20132006, aimed at diversifying energy sources and reducing fossil fuel dependence <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Mission_and_Policy_Support\"><\/span>National Mission and Policy Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2023, the government launched the <strong>National Green Hydrogen Mission<\/strong>, setting ambitious targets such as 5 million tonnes of production by 2030, with policy frameworks and incentives to mobilize public and private investments <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Precedent_Projects\"><\/span>Precedent Projects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prior to this, India saw pilot-scale green hydrogen initiatives\u2014such as Oil India\u2019s 99.99% pure pilot plant, and Adani\u2019s 5\u202fMW off\u2011grid hydrogen plant in Kutch\u2014laying the groundwork for scale\u2011up <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_Indias_First_%E2%80%98Make_in_India_Green_Hydrogen_Plant\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from India\u2019s First \u2018Make in India\u2019 Green Hydrogen Plant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>#<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>India\u2019s <strong>first indigenously built<\/strong> 1\u202fMW green hydrogen plant is operational at <strong>Deendayal Port, Kandla, Gujarat<\/strong>, under the <strong>Make in India<\/strong> initiative.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Initial capacity is <strong>1\u202fMW<\/strong>, with phased expansion to <strong>5\u202fMW by end of fiscal year<\/strong> and <strong>10\u202fMW by mid\u20112026<\/strong>, aiming to produce <strong>140 tonnes\/year<\/strong> of hydrogen.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Entire project executed in just <strong>four months<\/strong>, highlighting India\u2019s engineering capabilities using <strong>domestic technology and electrolyzers<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Inaugurated by <strong>Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal<\/strong>, and foundation stone laid by <strong>Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/strong> on <strong>26 May 2025<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Supports India\u2019s climate goals under the <strong>National Green Hydrogen Mission<\/strong>, strengthens maritime decarbonisation, and enhances energy security and green industrial growth.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Make in India hydrogen plant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_significance_of_the_green_hydrogen_plant_in_Kandla\"><\/span>1. What is the significance of the green hydrogen plant in Kandla?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The plant is India\u2019s <strong>first indigenously developed<\/strong> green hydrogen facility and marks a milestone in India&#8217;s clean energy transition under the <strong>Make in India<\/strong> and <strong>Atmanirbhar Bharat<\/strong> initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Where_is_the_first_%E2%80%98Make_in_India_green_hydrogen_plant_located\"><\/span>2. Where is the first \u2018Make in India\u2019 green hydrogen plant located?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is located at the <strong>Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla<\/strong>, in the state of <strong>Gujarat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_the_total_planned_capacity_of_the_hydrogen_plant\"><\/span>3. What is the total planned capacity of the hydrogen plant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The facility will scale up to <strong>10 MW by mid-2026<\/strong>, with <strong>140 metric tonnes of hydrogen production annually<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Which_Indian_company_was_involved_in_the_engineering_and_construction_of_the_plant\"><\/span>4. Which Indian company was involved in the engineering and construction of the plant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Larsen &amp; Toubro (L&amp;T)<\/strong> led the engineering and timely execution of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Who_inaugurated_the_hydrogen_plant_at_Deendayal_Port\"><\/span>5. Who inaugurated the hydrogen plant at Deendayal Port?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The plant was inaugurated by <strong>Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal<\/strong>, with the foundation laid by <strong>Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_How_long_did_it_take_to_complete_the_commissioning_of_the_plant\"><\/span>6. 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